What is the difference between a Certificate and Designation of Assured Water Supply?
Some cities, towns, private water companies and water districts have obtained a Designation of Assured Water Supply for their water service area. If your subdivision will be served water from a water provider who is designated, you will not need a Certificate of Assured Water Supply. Click here to see the most current list of designated providers. However, if your subdivision will be receiving water from a water provider who is not designated as having an assured water supply, then you as the developer will need to obtain a Certificate of Assured Water Supply for your subdivision. Designations are for water providers, Certificates are for subdivisions. If each lot purchaser in your subdivision will be providing their own water (usually by constructing a well), then the subdivision is considered a dry lot subdivision. A Certificate of Assured Water Supply must also be obtained for dry lot subdivisions within an AMA.
Some cities, towns, private water companies and water districts have obtained a Designation of Assured Water Supply for their water service area. If your subdivision will be served water from a water provider who is designated, you will not need a Certificate of Assured Water Supply. Click here to see the most current list of designated providers. However, if your subdivision will be receiving water from a water provider who is not designated as having an assured water supply, then you as the developer will need to obtain a Certificate of Assured Water Supply for your subdivision. Designations are for water providers, Certificates are for subdivisions. If each lot purchaser in your subdivision will be providing their own water (usually by constructing a well), then the subdivision is considered a “dry lot” subdivision. A Certificate of Assured Water Supply must also be obtained for dry lot subdivisions within an AMA.
